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When you think of national parks, incredible landscapes often come to mind. However, many national parks also boast beautiful underwater “trails” where the flora and fauna are as spectacular as those on land.
The U.S. Virgin Islands continually top lists highlighting the best islands and beaches in the Caribbean. The island group — which includes the three main islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, as well as around 50 small islets and cays — is renowned for its white-sand beaches and healthy reefs, the best of which are protected by Virgin Islands National Park on St. John.
The U.S. National Parks system is the envy of the world, and the Caribbean is home to some of the best, including U.S. Virgin Islands National Park and the El Yunque rainforest. Whether you enjoy hiking to waterfalls, snorkeling pristine reefs, or exploring the streets of historic Caribbean port cities, you’ll find something fascinating to do in these remarkable parks!
You don’t have to travel outside the United States to unwind on a white sandy beach surrounded by crisp, turquoise water. Located on the Caribbean land of St. John,Virgin Islands National Parkis a small treasure offering the pleasures of island living to its visitors. The tropical feeling is intensified by more than 800 subtropical plant species growing in the high-elevation forests and mangrove swamps. Moreover, stunning coral reefs teeming with fragile plants and animals surround the island.